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Live at the Bandstand is back for 2025 - bringing you a sizzling summer of free live music, across an array of styles. This year continues with the theme of Bandstand on Tour, with performances taking place across the Bandstand Field, Victoria Park, Southsea Common and King George V Playing Fields, to bring free live music to all corners of the city.

Line up

15 June
Bandstand Field
Golden Touch Closing Party

21 June
Southsea Common
The Bandstand at Armed Forces Day

29 June
Victoria Park
Jazz in the Park

5 July
Castle Field
Hits from the Wedgewood Rooms

6 July
Castle Field
Ska, Reggae, Funk, Soul and Blues

13 July
Bandstand Field
Live Latin band, DJ and Salsa Lesson

20 July
King George V Playing Field
Soot Sprite, Perkie, Jalou and Sadie Horler

26-27 July
Bandstand Field
The Bandstand at the International Kite Festival

3 August
Bandstand Field
The Motor Show, The Maddocks and Big Long Sun

All details of the Live at the Bandstand programme and times may be subject to change without notice. All events are presented subject to reasonable weather conditions. If the weather is poor please check the ​​​​​ Facebook page, which will be updated as soon as an cancellations or changes of venues are confirmed.

Live at the Bandstand is funded and delivered by Portsmouth City Council and supported by The Wedgewood Rooms. A number of local music promoters are involved in booking the line up. Please check the Facebook page for more information, including weekly listings.